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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,397 miles

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2020 Ford Escape fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2020 Ford Escape Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #11

Jan 102023

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #10

Dec 072022

Escape

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on separate occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that on multiple occasions he was able to restart the vehicle. The service engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that on another occasion he smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control software needed to be updated along with unknown repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he became aware that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) from the Low Jack App. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts would be available within two years. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #9

Nov 302022

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Davenport, FL, USA

problem #8

May 232022

Escape

  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that during cold starts, a rattling sound was present coming from underneath the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure was also present when accelerating from a stationary position. Also, while operating the vehicle, the there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who examined the vehicle but found no cause for the failure. The contacted stated that the failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Sep 202022

Escape

  • miles
The contact owned a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH and coming to a stop with his wife in the front passenger seat and daughter in the rear seat, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated; however, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle temperature was normal. The contact then saw smoke coming out of underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact and his family immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burned significantly. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The Chevrolet dealer, where the vehicle was purchased was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not under recall. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:?22V859000?(Fuel System, Gasoline) that he related to the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #6

Jan 172023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 182021

Escape 3-cyl

  • 4,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25-35 MPH, the steering wheel shuddered significantly between 1200 and 1500 rpms. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a transmission shudder; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. Additionally, the contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:?22V859000 (?Fuel System, Gasoline), however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The stated that there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 182023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Damariscotta, ME, USA

problem #3

Apr 102022

Escape

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Farmington, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 122023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Freedom, PA, USA

problem #1

Sep 052020

Escape

  • 0 miles
The contact rented a 2020 Ford Escape from hertz rental car. The contact stated while taking off from a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The contact stated the turn signal indicators were inoperable. Additionally, the rear back over prevention camera was off centered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Burnham, IL, USA

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